Ventus Compact mk2

19-275 mm MWIR

Ventus Compact is a cooled mid-wave infrared camera that combines the functionality and quality of our larger Ventus cameras, but in a low-SWaP package designed for integration into space-constrained systems and UAV/UAS.

Technical Stats

Detector Type	High Operating Temperature MWIR
Array Format	640 x 512
Pixel Pitch	15 Micron
Spectral Response	MWIR 3.4 to 5.1 um
Frame Rate	60 Hz
Bit Depth	16-bit
NETD	<30 mK

Digital Video Output	HDMI Uncorrected 16-bit CameraLink Uncorrected USB 3.0
IP Video Output	H.264 / H.265
NUC	NUC through zoom
Image Enhancement	Linear Histogram AGC CLAHE LAP Sharpen De-noise Electronic image stabilization
Color Palette Options	User color palettes/LUT
Digital Zoom / Pan	1X to 16X
Onboard Storage	32GB Standard, Expandable to 512GB
Camera control/Command Interfaces/System Control	Ethernet Serial (RS-422/RS-232), Aux serial in/out
Input Voltage	12 VDC

	275 mm Lens
Power dissipation	12 VDC / 12W typical 19W Max during cool down
Operating temperature	0°C to +50°C

	275 mm Lens
F#	5.5
HFOV (From wide to narrow)	28° to 1.9°
Focus	One-touch autofocus
Optical Zoom	14X
Environmental Coating	DLC
Focal Length	19-275mm
Mounting	¼-20 and M3 tapped holes
Size (L x W x H)	145 x 65 x 75 mm
Weight	764g

Ventus Compact mk2 Signature Features

Mid-Wave
Infrared

Low SWaP
Light Payloads

The Ventus Compact mid-wave infrared camera is designed specifically for space-constrained integrations in airborne, handheld, and other low-SWaP applications. The system features an advanced, 20-275 mm continuous zoom optic, one-touch autofocus, advanced image processing, and a unified easy-to-integrate software architecture. Ventus Compact is uniquely equipped with advanced ‘NUC Through Zoom’ calibration for consistent imagery throughout the zoom range.

Outputs include IP and HDMI, as well as 16-bit CameraLink and USB 3.0 digital output. In-camera automatic gain control and advanced digital enhancement allow for flexible and adaptable thermal imaging performance.

Low-SWaP aerial integration
Security and surveillance

2 Ventus Compact mk2 Articles

Why our cameras are open framed

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Its All About Integration It all started for us trying to match the performance of a famous open framed Sony
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Introducing The Ventus Compact mk2

MWIR, Ventus Compact mk2,

[Hood River, Or., November 8, 2023] – Sierra-Olympia Technologies, a leading innovator in thermal imaging solutions, is thrilled to announce
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